ABOUT HAMMAR

Hammar is the world’s leading supplier of sideloaders. With experience in the industry since 1974 and thousands of products delivered to customers in more than 125 countries, Hammar stands for tried and tested, user-friendly technology that sets the standards for smart container handling.

We offer solutions for all kinds of environments and all our models can be specially adapted to your specific needs and requirements. The headquarters, manufacturing, development and testing are located in Olsfors in Sweden, but we have offices in eight locations worldwide. Our extensive service network is always available to help you ensure smooth and trouble-free operation.

Vison and Values


OUR VISION

Hammar shall be the leading innovator in mobile container logistics. We continually set the standard for smart transport and handling of containers.
 
 
OUR VALUES

Top quality and performance
Full control thanks to own construction and production. Long-term thinking and security consciousness.
 
Responsive and adaptable
We have a direct, honest and long-term relationship with the customer. We develop and package solutions according to customer needs.
 
Effective and well thought-out
We think in modules and are the innovative expert in our industry.

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History in brief

2024

50 Anniversary (1)

Hammar celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Hammar 500 Launch

Hammar 500 model is launched - the new top-of-the-line model

Hammar Christchurch

Hammar New Zealand expands and opens up a new office and Workshop in Christchurch

2022

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Hammar Headquarters expand in new 2€ million investment

2019

Hammar celebrates its 45th anniversary.

Hammar Welding Robot Trailer

The first step towards robotised trailer production is taken in the form of a new robot welder.

Hammar's new "ULTRA LIGHT" concept is launched, a significant weight reduction across the model programme.

2018

Hammar SA Capetown

Hammar South Africa is established.

2017

Hammar 110 Launch

The Hammar 110 series is launched. A lightweight model with a unique double-action support leg, specialising in transfer operations.

2015

Hammar 130 Sideloader Launch

The Hammar 130 series is launched, a lightweight model with facility for triple-crane configuration.

Hammar SEEL Engineering

Hammar New Zealand aquires the Auckland trailer production bussiness of its partner SEEL engineering.

Hammar Malaysia expands and relocates to new and larger premises.

2014

Hammar 140 Launch

The Hammar 140 is launched. A brand new clip-on unit with 16 tonnes lifting capacity.

2013

The world's first electric powered powerpack for Sideloaders is developed by Hammar.

First Cable Drum Sideloader

The Hammar Drum loader is developed, a Sideloader dedicated to handling large cable drums.

2012

Hammar 2 Row Stack

The first Sideloader that can stack containers in the 2nd row is built by Hammar, the Hammar Mega Reach.

2011

Hammar GWW 60T

Hammar sets the world record for "heaviest weight lifted by a side loader" at 60 tonnes! The lift was verified by Guinness World Records.

2010

Hammar 155 Sideloader Launch

The Hammar 155 model is launched, a high performance model specializing in transfer operations.

Hammar builds the world's first Sideloader with 60' capacity.

2008

The world's first Sideloader with a 42-tonne lifting capacity is launched by Hammar.

2006

Hammarlife Inc US Launch

Hammar launches its USA based subsidary, Hammar Lift Inc.

Hammar Brisbane Expansion

Hammar Service in Australia transfers to wholly-owned, specially built premises in Brisbane.

Hammar Antarctis

Hammar develops and delivers the first Hammarlift to Antarctica.

2003

Hammar Malaysia Founded Chris Joon

Hammars subsidary in Malaysia is founded.

Hammar 180 Series Introduction

The truck mounted Hammar 180 series is launched. A direct evolution of the original SL 20 series.

1996

Hammar Newzealand Early Unit

Hammar launches its New Zealand subsidary, Hammar New Zealand Ltd.

Hammar 195 AU Launch

The Hammar 190 series is launched, now the world's most popular Sideloader.

1995

Hammar Australia Early Customer

Hammar launches its Australian subsidary, Hammar Australia Pty Ltd.

1992

Hammar acquires competitor Christian Olsson's manufacture of TRIOLIFT in Gothenburg, which is moved to Olsfors.

1990

Hammar 160 2Nd Unit

The Hammar 160 series is launched. A direct evolution of Hammars original SL 30 series and the world's lightest Sideloader.

1987

1St Hammar151 Sideloader Finland

The Hammar 150 series is launched. The Hammar high-performance model.

1981

Hammar acquires Kalmar LMV’s sideloader manufacturing operations.

1980

Hammar Introducing Sideloader Stacking

The first double-sided and stacking Hammarlift is delivered.

1976

Hammar SL20 Truckmounted History

The Hammar SL 20 BH is launched and becomes the first truck mounted model.

1974

Bengt Olof Hammar First Sideloader

Bengt-Olof designs his first Sideloader, the SL 30 S. This is the starting point for the formation of Hammar Maskin AB.